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Utkarsh Ghulati is a skilled executive search generalist with a nearly decade-long track record of successful C-level and other senior management searches. He works across industries and geographies and has been instrumental to appointments in Asia-Pacific and Africa. He focuses on building client relationships and ensuring smooth, efficient search processes and successful long-term outcomes.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 10 years’ experience in executive search and leadership consulting
- Strong track record of successful placements at the C-suite and general management levels
- Broad industry expertise including FMCG, technology, energy, mining, telecom, food production and agriculture
Business Expertise
- Executive Search Associate at another of the world’s leading talent advisories; involved in C-suite searches across a range of sectors
- Associate at a management consulting firm providing executive search, board search, and leadership succession services; worked with partners on C-suite searches in multiple industries
- Senior Associate at a global leadership advisory and recruitment firm focused on Asia and Africa; completed senior management searches in various industries and countries such as India, Kenya, Tanzania, China, and Indonesia
- Business Development Executive for an online educational platform
Additional Expertise
- Consumer & Retail
- FMCG
- Technology
- Energy
- Mining
- Telecom
- Food Production
- Agriculture
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master of Management from Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Sydney, Australia
- Bachelor of Business Administration from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, India
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